Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The security officer ordered the group ____________ the premises immediately.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. to leave.
Context: The sentence requires the infinitive form of the verb after “ordered” to indicate the action the group must perform.
Meaning of the words:
Left: Simple past tense of “leave,” incorrect here because “ordered” requires an infinitive.
To left: Grammatically incorrect; “left” cannot be preceded by “to.”
Leaving: Present participle; incorrect in this context.
To leave: Correct infinitive form; fits grammatically and contextually.
Correct word: To leave
Reason: After analyzing the meanings and grammar, only “to leave” correctly conveys the command and fits the structure of the sentence.
Final Sentence: The security officer ordered the group to leave the premises immediately.
Hence the chosen option is correct.